Morning Ag Markets – Matt Hines
Date: March 22nd, 2023 Cattle futures finally able to break the recent lower trends and close with modest gains but lean hogs continue to tank hitting new lows again yesterday and the nearby April contract closing in on the contract low. The big question for cattle prices remains whether the focus will be on the bullish fundamentals or the fear mongering and uncertainty surrounding the U.S. banking system. Joplin Regional Stockyards Feeder Cattle - Carthage, MO Livestock Weighted Average Report for 3/20/2023 - Final This Week: 7,683 Last Week: 7,795 Last Year: 7,024 Compared to last week feeder steers sold steady. Feeder heifers under 475 lbs. sold steady to 4.00 higher. Heavier weights sold steady. Heifer calves weighing 310 lbs. sold at 280. 450 head…